Three things were given conditionally — Eretz Yisrael, the

Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Mekhilta Tractate Amalek 4:31

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 8, 2025

Three things were given conditionally: Eretz Yisrael, the Temple, and the kingdom of the house of David, but not the Torah scroll and the covenant of Aaron, which were not given conditionally. Eretz Yisrael—(Devarim 11:16-17) "Take heed unto yourselves lest your hearts be enticed … and the wrath of the L–rd will burn against you." The Temple—(I Kings 6:12) "This Temple that you build, if you follow My statutes and keep all of My mitzvot (commandments)h to walk in them, then I shall uphold My word with you that I spoke to David your father, etc." And if not, (Michah 7:15) "… then the land will be a ruin (together) with its inhabitants." The kingdom of the house of David—(Psalms 132:12) "If your sons keep My covenant, etc.", and if not, (Ibid. 89:33) "then I will punish their offense with the rod."

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Torah Temple Covenant Charity Holy Land

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